April Kouri

Calm, practical support for change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About April

April Kouri is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida who centers her work in cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for change.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience, she combines CBT with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions toward stress reduction, mood management, and clearer problem-solving. April emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care that helps clients address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, and relationship or family challenges.

Her background includes work across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and school settings, where she supported children, teens, adults, and families facing eating disorders, trauma, chronic illness, and developmental differences like Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

She has led groups on depression, stress management, familial stress, career development, and addiction, and has particular interest in process addictions and their effects on family dynamics.

April holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida, and she is credentialed as a Florida LMHC (FL LMHC MH14677).

In sessions she blends practical skill-building with empathy and respect, assisting clients working through parenting issues, caregiving stress, body image concerns, coping with life changes, and more. April supports clients through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges while helping them clarify goals and make meaningful progress.

Applying Practical Therapies Online

April uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and to practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy informs her interpersonal stance, emphasizing empathy and respect so clients feel heard while they explore goals and personal values. Solution-Focused Therapy adds a pragmatic component by prioritizing small, achievable steps and tracking progress toward short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April works with each person to determine which combination of techniques best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress and priorities evolve. This shared decision-making helps tailor care to what feels most useful for the client.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, continue work between meetings, and use practical tools in day-to-day life while partnering with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does April commonly help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her approach draws on client-centered principles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused elements to build skills, reframe unhelpful thinking, and set achievable goals.

How long has April been practicing?

She has 11 years of experience working in residential, inpatient, outpatient, and school settings supporting children, teens, adults, and families.

What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she located?

April is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH14677.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available formats for online therapy.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English